dynein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyze ATP and thus provide motive power for motile structures such as microtubules.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.niːn/

Word forms

dynein dyneins

Etymology

From dyne + -in, from the Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμῐς (dŭ́nămĭs, “force”).

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